This is part two of me basically trying to put the whole Cotton situation behind me. It's been almost three months since Cotton wrongfully disqualified me in the final round of The Road to the Runway competition. Unfamiliar with this horrid time in my life? Well, click here to get all caught up.

I completed the final elimination round with the most votes and I had packed my bags that night thinking that Cotton would announce me as one of the winners the next day, but instead I woke up to find some jack off's picture in place of my own.OK, that was uncalled for. I'm sure he's a super duper nice guy, but honestly, if your sense of fashion/style is just wearing what's popular (and this is what he said in his bio), then you really don't deserve to win. Fashion contests are about CREATIVITY.

Ugh. Anyway, as you can see, I'm still angry. So, I thought what better way to console myself than to show you all what I would have worn to Miami had I been announced as the winner. So, here goes:

Day 2

I'm wearing a couple new things. First up is the houndstooth dress--my first ever houndstooth garment! I was so nervous about buying it. I love the print and I love seeing it styled by others, but I wasn't sure how it would look on me. I'm still nervous about it, actually. I'm rather simple with my pattern and color mixing, for the most part, so houndstooth is pretty radical from my perspective. It's going to be a challenge to style it "my way" and make the outfits surrounding it aesthetically pleasing. What you see here is basically my first attempt. Please have mercy on me! Hehe.For, I know not what I do.

The second new thing I'm wearing is this amazing plaid maxi skirt. As soon as I saw it, I just had to have it. I mean, look at it! It's freaking beautiful, you guys. The only drawback is that it doesn't have side splits (or any splits for that matter). It tends to restrict my mobility at awkward times. I have long legs and when I walk, I stride. Hehe. I need that room. With this skirt, though, I have to find my inner dainty maiden and become one with her. Small steps are a must. :P Still, I'm stoked to own this little beauty.

As you can see here, I also experimented with a double-collar look. I think it turned out quite nicely. :DI think the houndstooth and plaid mix worked out well, too! It's a daring thing, but I just had to try it!

I got so many stares when I wore this to lunch with my partner. Haha! It's funny watching people trying to be discreet with their staring. I feel like, at this point, I'm pretty hip to all of the supposedly subtle techniques.Goodness gracious. It is amusing. Hehe. I only hope that most of the stares were good.

I'm not sure where I would have worn this on the trip. It would have been appropriate for an early brunch/afternoon sight seeing. I would have put together something a bit more elegant for that evening.

Amazing prints combo, very unique look!
Don`t be sad, all these contests are about fashion business not about fashion as an art or creativity, you`ve got a great style and you could see that from the amount of votes received as well! xx

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Anna

5/28/2013 06:30:42 am

Thanks! I think this is my favorite color/pattern mixing outfit, so far! <3 And thank you for your words of encouragement. I really do appreciate it! It has been just 10 months since I started my blog and when I entered the contest, I had only 6 months of fashion blogging under my belt, and fewer than 30 followers (that I knew of anyway heh). I was just thrilled to have such a large company notice me and like my style. So, it was a truly crushing experience. I'm ready to put this all behind me.

Secondly, I love the layering you did with this outfit! love, love, love. I love skirts that are at a typica "unflattering length" but you used it to rock some fricken awesome shoes. And i love the double collar.

I really like this colorblocking outfit. So catchy! Especially that bright yellow satchel and that red skirt, actually the whole ensemble! ;) Beautiful! So with that, I followed you on twitter to keep updated on your post! :)

Btw Anna, I really love to share to you my blog's first ever giveaway
Check it here http://queenlytan.blogspot.com/2013/05/international-blog-giveaway-oasap.html
An entry from you would be mean so much to me <3

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Anna

5/30/2013 05:08:44 am

Rad! Thanks so much! I started following you on Chictopia! I'm happy to enter your giveaway, as well! <3

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Sian

5/29/2013 04:30:40 am

Ok so this outfit has now taken over your last post I bloody love it, that SKIRT!

I am in love with your collar necklace! I've been eyeing a few for a while but seriously don't know how to style them... I don't think I own things that would work well with a piece like that!
Also that yellow purse = awesome!

- Katherine
www.ourmode.ca

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Anna

5/30/2013 05:20:48 am

Ah, yeah I love every excuse to wear this satchel. :D I want it in so many colors, but I just hate that it is made from leather. So, I feel like I want to try to get a vegan version. :F Thank you for your comment, Katherine (and CJ)! I always look forward to them!

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